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Maternity and Neonatal Advocacy Service (MNISA)

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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09 Sep 2025 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board involved a direct award contract for the provision of a Maternity and Neonatal Advocacy Service (MNISA). This service, which is a part of a national pilot funded by NHSE, is intended to span from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a potential extension to 31st October 2026 dependent upon further funding. The contract, valued at £110,000, falls under the light-touch regime, signifying non-healthcare services, and has been awarded without competition due to its below-threshold value. The project is located in Sunderland, UK, and relates to services within the guidance and counselling sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advocacy services, particularly those within the social care and guidance industry. Companies that have experience with providing community support and counselling services are well-placed to engage in similar tenders in the future, especially if further extensions or similar projects are funded. The direct award method indicates a preference for businesses with a unique capacity or pre-existing relationship with the buying organisation, which in this instance aligned with People First Independent Advocacy’s skill set and locality in Carlisle, UK. Businesses looking to increase their foothold in the health service supply chain can look towards strengthening their proposals for upcoming pilot projects of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maternity and Neonatal Advocacy Service (MNISA)

Notice Description

This serves as notice of a direct award of a contract to People First for the provision of a Maternity and Neonatal Advocacy Service (MNISA), funding for this service is provided to the ICB via a national pilot through NHSE, this is made in accordance with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) for non-healthcare services, direct award for below threshold. Contract Length - 01 September 2025 - 31st March 2026 with an option to extend to 31st October 2026 following confirmation of further funding. Total value - PS110,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055101-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY

Further Information

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